Medtronic
Overview
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 24 Sep 2025 Medtronic offers a life-long career of exploration and innovation, helping champion healthcare access and equity. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life: In this role, you will be a key member of Medtronic’s center-led Indirect Supply Management (ISM) team and report to the ISM Ops Network leader. This global project-based role allows you to partner with stakeholders across many functions, regions, and businesses to drive value. You will be assigned specific manufacturing sites and will have direct responsibility for identifying, initiating, and executing improvement projects that reduce spend and generate value within the MRO category. You will partner with the center-led category management teams to implement pan-Medtronic procurement strategies and provide critical input to drive future strategies. The best candidate will possess an intrinsic drive to make a difference in the MRO/Operations category and for Medtronic overall and the patients we serve. The opportunities are limitless, and we seek a candidate who seeks out new opportunities daily to learn and make a difference. The ideal candidate will be able to build and leverage relationships quickly, work independently and collaboratively, and successfully influence. Medtronic values in-person exchanges and fosters a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration; the role requires a minimum of four days onsite each week. At Medtronic, we manage indirect categories for the largest medical device company in the world and contribute to a mission-driven purpose: the savings we realize reinvest into technology that helps alleviate pain, restore health, and extend lives for patients worldwide. Responsibilities
Identify, lead, and execute projects that deliver economic value to the global Operations Networks. Engage and influence stakeholders in a highly matrixed organization. Partner closely with the center-led category managers to understand and implement key pan-Medtronic strategies. Represent and share network and site-specific requirements and strategies with the center-led category management organization. Collaborate with key functions that support supply management (e.g., legal, finance, quality/compliance). Ensure that manufacturing sites are adequately supported, including engaging stakeholders, sharing dashboards with key metrics, conducting site-level diagnostics, leading workshops to identify savings opportunities, and ensuring supplier quality and supply continuity. Educate on key indirect supply management initiatives and policies. Develop robust data gathering and data quality maintenance protocols to ensure spend transparency and support baselining for cost-reduction efforts. Initiate and implement appropriate category strategy changes. Create internal and external benchmark analyses and identify actions to achieve functional advantage. Lead supplier negotiation efforts. Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required Minimum of 4 years of relevant strategic sourcing experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant strategic sourcing experience Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, information systems, or business with 5+ years of work experience in strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, operations, or related areas Category Management experience in MRO or Operations categories Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI Ability to manage and influence stakeholders Collaborative team player Critical thinking skills Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) Physical Job Requirements
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not exhaustive. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Office roles require mobility and computer interaction with colleagues. Consult your manager or local HR for role-specific work conditions and physical requirements. Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. We recognize contributions and provide a comprehensive range of benefits and compensation designed to support you at every career and life stage. Salary ranges for U.S. locations (USD): $82,400.00 - $123,600.00. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range applies across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and certain California locations. Compensation may vary based on experience, education, market conditions, and location. The following benefits are available to regular employees working 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental, Vision; Health Savings Account; Healthcare Flexible Spending Account; Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability Leave; Dependent Care Spending Account; Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement; and Global Well-being programs. The following benefits are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) with company match, Short-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, and Capital Accumulation Plan (availability varies by level/IRS rules). Regular employees are not temporary; some benefits may differ for workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and attack health problems with bold solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart—putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From R&D to manufacturing to the conference room, we strive to engineer the extraordinary. Learn more about our business, mission, and commitment to diversity here. Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Medtronic provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 24 Sep 2025 Medtronic offers a life-long career of exploration and innovation, helping champion healthcare access and equity. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life: In this role, you will be a key member of Medtronic’s center-led Indirect Supply Management (ISM) team and report to the ISM Ops Network leader. This global project-based role allows you to partner with stakeholders across many functions, regions, and businesses to drive value. You will be assigned specific manufacturing sites and will have direct responsibility for identifying, initiating, and executing improvement projects that reduce spend and generate value within the MRO category. You will partner with the center-led category management teams to implement pan-Medtronic procurement strategies and provide critical input to drive future strategies. The best candidate will possess an intrinsic drive to make a difference in the MRO/Operations category and for Medtronic overall and the patients we serve. The opportunities are limitless, and we seek a candidate who seeks out new opportunities daily to learn and make a difference. The ideal candidate will be able to build and leverage relationships quickly, work independently and collaboratively, and successfully influence. Medtronic values in-person exchanges and fosters a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration; the role requires a minimum of four days onsite each week. At Medtronic, we manage indirect categories for the largest medical device company in the world and contribute to a mission-driven purpose: the savings we realize reinvest into technology that helps alleviate pain, restore health, and extend lives for patients worldwide. Responsibilities
Identify, lead, and execute projects that deliver economic value to the global Operations Networks. Engage and influence stakeholders in a highly matrixed organization. Partner closely with the center-led category managers to understand and implement key pan-Medtronic strategies. Represent and share network and site-specific requirements and strategies with the center-led category management organization. Collaborate with key functions that support supply management (e.g., legal, finance, quality/compliance). Ensure that manufacturing sites are adequately supported, including engaging stakeholders, sharing dashboards with key metrics, conducting site-level diagnostics, leading workshops to identify savings opportunities, and ensuring supplier quality and supply continuity. Educate on key indirect supply management initiatives and policies. Develop robust data gathering and data quality maintenance protocols to ensure spend transparency and support baselining for cost-reduction efforts. Initiate and implement appropriate category strategy changes. Create internal and external benchmark analyses and identify actions to achieve functional advantage. Lead supplier negotiation efforts. Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required Minimum of 4 years of relevant strategic sourcing experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant strategic sourcing experience Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, information systems, or business with 5+ years of work experience in strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, operations, or related areas Category Management experience in MRO or Operations categories Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI Ability to manage and influence stakeholders Collaborative team player Critical thinking skills Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) Physical Job Requirements
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not exhaustive. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Office roles require mobility and computer interaction with colleagues. Consult your manager or local HR for role-specific work conditions and physical requirements. Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. We recognize contributions and provide a comprehensive range of benefits and compensation designed to support you at every career and life stage. Salary ranges for U.S. locations (USD): $82,400.00 - $123,600.00. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range applies across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and certain California locations. Compensation may vary based on experience, education, market conditions, and location. The following benefits are available to regular employees working 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental, Vision; Health Savings Account; Healthcare Flexible Spending Account; Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability Leave; Dependent Care Spending Account; Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement; and Global Well-being programs. The following benefits are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) with company match, Short-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, and Capital Accumulation Plan (availability varies by level/IRS rules). Regular employees are not temporary; some benefits may differ for workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and attack health problems with bold solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart—putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From R&D to manufacturing to the conference room, we strive to engineer the extraordinary. Learn more about our business, mission, and commitment to diversity here. Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Medtronic provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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